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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 932.54 and 297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 932.54 and 297.38 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 932.54 = 297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/932.54 = 297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 932.54 × 297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 277,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,312.60/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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