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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.90, 932.22 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.90, 932.22 and 297.72 is: 446.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.90 : 932.22 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.90/932.22 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.90x = 932.22 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.90x = 277,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,540.54/621.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.28

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