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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 929.48 and 497.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 929.48 and 497.54 is: 744.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 929.48 = 497.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/929.48 = 497.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 929.48 × 497.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 462,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,453.32/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.13

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