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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.57, 926.69 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.57, 926.69 and 329 is: 493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.57 : 926.69 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.57/926.69 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.57x = 926.69 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.57x = 304,881.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,881.01/617.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.68

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