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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 926.52 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 926.52 and 329.04 is: 493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 926.52 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/926.52 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 926.52 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 304,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,862.14/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.78

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