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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 924.18 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 924.18 and 327.54 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 924.18 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/924.18 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 924.18 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 302,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,705.92/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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