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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.36, 933.72 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.36, 933.72 and 297.82 is: 446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.36 : 933.72 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.36/933.72 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.36x = 933.72 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.36x = 278,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,080.49/622.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.82

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