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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 932.13 and 491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 932.13 and 491.82 is: 737.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 932.13 = 491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/932.13 = 491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 932.13 × 491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 458,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,440.18/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.09

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