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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.42, 928.23 and 489.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.42, 928.23 and 489.73 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.42 : 928.23 = 489.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.42/928.23 = 489.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.42x = 928.23 × 489.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.42x = 454,582.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,582.08/619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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