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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.70, 932.18 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.70, 932.18 and 297.07 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.70 : 932.18 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.70/932.18 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.70x = 932.18 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.70x = 276,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,918.90/621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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