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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.78, 932.88 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.78, 932.88 and 297.11 is: 445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.78 : 932.88 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.78/932.88 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.78x = 932.88 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.78x = 277,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,163.31/621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.76

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