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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 931.71 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 931.71 and 297.15 is: 445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 931.71 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/931.71 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 931.71 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 276,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,857.63/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.43

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