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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.74, 929.49 and 496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.74, 929.49 and 496.77 is: 743.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.74 : 929.49 = 496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.74/929.49 = 496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.74x = 929.49 × 496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.74x = 461,742.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,742.75/620.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.86

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