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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 929.05 and 489.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 929.05 and 489.70 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 929.05 = 489.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/929.05 = 489.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 929.05 × 489.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 454,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,955.79/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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