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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 933.03 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 933.03 and 297.20 is: 445.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 933.03 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/933.03 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 933.03 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 277,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,291.85/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.93

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