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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.67 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.67 and 297.21 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.67 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.67 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.67 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 277,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,198.85/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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