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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 931.89 and 296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 931.89 and 296.74 is: 444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 931.89 = 296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/931.89 = 296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 931.89 × 296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 276,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,529.04/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.88

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