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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.54, 929.16 and 489.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.54, 929.16 and 489.38 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.54 : 929.16 = 489.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.54/929.16 = 489.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.54x = 929.16 × 489.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.54x = 454,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,712.32/620.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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