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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 932.28 and 297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 932.28 and 297.28 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 932.28 = 297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/932.28 = 297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 932.28 × 297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 277,148.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,148.20/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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