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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 930.17 and 327.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 930.17 and 327.56 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 930.17 = 327.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/930.17 = 327.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 930.17 × 327.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 304,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,682.65/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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