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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.40, 929.17 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.40, 929.17 and 327.04 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.40 : 929.17 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.40/929.17 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.40x = 929.17 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.40x = 303,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,873.84/619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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