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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 924.45 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 924.45 and 328.10 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 924.45 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/924.45 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 924.45 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 303,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,312.05/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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