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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 926.16 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 926.16 and 329.44 is: 493.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 926.16 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/926.16 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 926.16 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 305,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,114.15/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.87

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