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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 923.66 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 923.66 and 327.62 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 923.66 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/923.66 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 923.66 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 302,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,609.49/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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