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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 931.52 and 491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 931.52 and 491.02 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 931.52 = 491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/931.52 = 491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 931.52 × 491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 457,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,392.50/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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