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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 929.64 and 491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 929.64 and 491.44 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 929.64 = 491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/929.64 = 491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 929.64 × 491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 456,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,862.28/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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