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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.82, 929.79 and 498.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.82, 929.79 and 498.06 is: 745.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.82 : 929.79 = 498.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.82/929.79 = 498.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.82x = 929.79 × 498.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.82x = 463,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,091.21/620.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.93

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