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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.62, 927.06 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.62, 927.06 and 329.26 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.62 : 927.06 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.62/927.06 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.62x = 927.06 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.62x = 305,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,243.78/617.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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