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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 930.89 and 490.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 930.89 and 490.61 is: 735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 930.89 = 490.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/930.89 = 490.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 930.89 × 490.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 456,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,702.26/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.22

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