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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 857.88 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 857.88 and 490.32 is: 676.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 857.88 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/857.88 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 857.88 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 420,635.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,635.72/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.44

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