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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.76, 933.18 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.76, 933.18 and 297.28 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.76 : 933.18 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.76/933.18 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.76x = 933.18 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.76x = 277,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,415.75/621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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