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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 932.91 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 932.91 and 297.26 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 932.91 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/932.91 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 932.91 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 277,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,312.16/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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