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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 923.81 and 327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 923.81 and 327.51 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 923.81 = 327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/923.81 = 327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 923.81 × 327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 302,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,555.38/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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