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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.98, 931.76 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.98, 931.76 and 497.07 is: 744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.98 : 931.76 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.98/931.76 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.98x = 931.76 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.98x = 463,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,149.94/621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.64

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