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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.56, 931.80 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.56, 931.80 and 296.48 is: 444.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.56 : 931.80 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.56/931.80 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.56x = 931.80 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.56x = 276,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,260.06/621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.46

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