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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.73 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.73 and 297.06 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.73 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.73 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.73 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 277,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,076.77/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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