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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.55, 928.20 and 490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.55, 928.20 and 490.40 is: 734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.55 : 928.20 = 490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.55/928.20 = 490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.55x = 928.20 × 490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.55x = 455,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,189.28/619.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.71

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