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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 926.55 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 926.55 and 329.70 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 926.55 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/926.55 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 926.55 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 305,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,483.54/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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