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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 932.27 and 296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 932.27 and 296.94 is: 445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 932.27 = 296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/932.27 = 296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 932.27 × 296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 276,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,826.77/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.11

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