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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.10, 930.60 and 490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.10, 930.60 and 490.60 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.10 : 930.60 = 490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.10/930.60 = 490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.10x = 930.60 × 490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.10x = 456,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,552.36/621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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