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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.08, 930.75 and 490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.08, 930.75 and 490.51 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.08 : 930.75 = 490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.08/930.75 = 490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.08x = 930.75 × 490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.08x = 456,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,539.86/621.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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