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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 927.98 and 329.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 927.98 and 329.75 is: 494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 927.98 = 329.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/927.98 = 329.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 927.98 × 329.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 305,999.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,999.76/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.74

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