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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 926.84 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 926.84 and 329.10 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 926.84 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/926.84 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 926.84 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 305,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,023.04/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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