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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.80, 933.15 and 297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.80, 933.15 and 297.39 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.80 : 933.15 = 297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.80/933.15 = 297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.80x = 933.15 × 297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.80x = 277,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,509.48/621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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