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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.78, 929.60 and 327.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.78, 929.60 and 327.17 is: 490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.78 : 929.60 = 327.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.78/929.60 = 327.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.78x = 929.60 × 327.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.78x = 304,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,133.40/619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.71

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