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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.96 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.96 and 297.16 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.96 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.96 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.96 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 277,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,238.39/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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