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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 932.97 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 932.97 and 297.42 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 932.97 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/932.97 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 932.97 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 277,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,483.94/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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