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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.24, 929.31 and 498.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.24, 929.31 and 498.95 is: 748.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.24 : 929.31 = 498.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.24/929.31 = 498.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.24x = 929.31 × 498.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.24x = 463,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,679.22/619.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.79

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