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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 933.12 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 933.12 and 297.20 is: 445.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 933.12 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/933.12 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 933.12 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 277,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,325.60/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.95

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