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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 927.86 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 927.86 and 329.85 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 927.86 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/927.86 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 927.86 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 306,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,052.97/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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