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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.64, 932.70 and 296.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.64, 932.70 and 296.98 is: 445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.64 : 932.70 = 296.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.64/932.70 = 296.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.64x = 932.70 × 296.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.64x = 276,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,993.25/621.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.58

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