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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.88, 932.70 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.88, 932.70 and 297.64 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.88 : 932.70 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.88/932.70 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.88x = 932.70 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.88x = 277,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,608.83/621.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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