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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 924.32 and 327.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 924.32 and 327.89 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 924.32 = 327.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/924.32 = 327.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 924.32 × 327.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 303,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,073.65/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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