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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.87, 930.25 and 499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.87, 930.25 and 499.58 is: 749.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.87 : 930.25 = 499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.87/930.25 = 499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.87x = 930.25 × 499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.87x = 464,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,737.25/619.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.74

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