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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.40, 922.56 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.40, 922.56 and 327.04 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.40 : 922.56 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.40/922.56 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.40x = 922.56 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.40x = 301,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,714.02/615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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