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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.74, 932.61 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.74, 932.61 and 297.06 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.74 : 932.61 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.74/932.61 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.74x = 932.61 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.74x = 277,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,041.13/622.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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