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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.96, 924.30 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.96, 924.30 and 327.42 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.96 : 924.30 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.96/924.30 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.96x = 924.30 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.96x = 302,634.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,634.31/615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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