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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.94 and 329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.94 and 329.34 is: 494.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.94 = 329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.94 = 329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.94 × 329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 305,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,278.42/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.22

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