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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.04, 929.91 and 489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.04, 929.91 and 489.88 is: 733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.04 : 929.91 = 489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.04/929.91 = 489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.04x = 929.91 × 489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.04x = 455,544.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,544.31/621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.52

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