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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 923.04 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 923.04 and 327 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 923.04 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/923.04 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 923.04 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 301,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,834.08/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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