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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.70, 927.93 and 329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.70, 927.93 and 329.72 is: 493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.70 : 927.93 = 329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.70/927.93 = 329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.70x = 927.93 × 329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.70x = 305,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,957.08/619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.72

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