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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.37 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.37 and 329.13 is: 493.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.37 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.37 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.37 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 304,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,896.16/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.55

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