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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.42, 927.96 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.42, 927.96 and 329.84 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.42 : 927.96 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.42/927.96 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.42x = 927.96 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.42x = 306,078.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,078.33/618.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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