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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.90, 927.24 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.90, 927.24 and 329.54 is: 494.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.90 : 927.24 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.90/927.24 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.90x = 927.24 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.90x = 305,562.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,562.67/617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.52

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