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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.43, 923.55 and 327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.43, 923.55 and 327.07 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.43 : 923.55 = 327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.43/923.55 = 327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.43x = 923.55 × 327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.43x = 302,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,065.50/615.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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