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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621, 930.58 and 491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621, 930.58 and 491.32 is: 736.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 930.58 = 491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/930.58 = 491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 930.58 × 491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 457,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,212.57/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.25

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