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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.66, 923.84 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.66, 923.84 and 327.09 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.66 : 923.84 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.66/923.84 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.66x = 923.84 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.66x = 302,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,177.19/615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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