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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 927.59 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 927.59 and 329.76 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 927.59 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/927.59 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 927.59 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 305,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,880.43/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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