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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 932.54 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 932.54 and 296.93 is: 445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 932.54 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/932.54 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 932.54 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 276,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,892.95/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.48

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