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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.01, 932.40 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.01, 932.40 and 297 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.01 : 932.40 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.01/932.40 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.01x = 932.40 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.01x = 276,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,922.80/622.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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