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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 932.16 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 932.16 and 296.64 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 932.16 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/932.16 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 932.16 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 276,515.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,515.94/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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