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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 923.42 and 327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 923.42 and 327.26 is: 490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 923.42 = 327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/923.42 = 327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 923.42 × 327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 302,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,198.43/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.03

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