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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 926.70 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 926.70 and 328.92 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 926.70 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/926.70 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 926.70 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 304,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,810.16/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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