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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.74, 927.99 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.74, 927.99 and 495.77 is: 742.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.74 : 927.99 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.74/927.99 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.74x = 927.99 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.74x = 460,064.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,064.96/619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.35

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