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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 933.18 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 933.18 and 297.68 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 933.18 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/933.18 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 933.18 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 277,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,789.02/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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