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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.78, 920.97 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.78, 920.97 and 321.27 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.78 : 920.97 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.78/920.97 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.78x = 920.97 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.78x = 295,876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,876.58/613.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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