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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.82, 931.68 and 296.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.82, 931.68 and 296.47 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.82 : 931.68 = 296.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.82/931.68 = 296.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.82x = 931.68 × 296.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.82x = 276,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,215.17/621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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