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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.19, 933.74 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.19, 933.74 and 297.78 is: 446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.19 : 933.74 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.19/933.74 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.19x = 933.74 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.19x = 278,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,047.61/622.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.89

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