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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.30, 929.80 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.30, 929.80 and 490.20 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.30 : 929.80 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.30/929.80 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.30x = 929.80 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.30x = 455,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,787.96/621.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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