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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 924.33 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 924.33 and 327.96 is: 491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 924.33 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/924.33 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 924.33 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 303,143.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,143.27/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.21

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