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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.56, 924.89 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.56, 924.89 and 324.27 is: 485.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.56 : 924.89 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.56/924.89 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.56x = 924.89 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.56x = 299,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,912.46/617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.64

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