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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.80, 920.48 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.80, 920.48 and 325.08 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.80 : 920.48 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.80/920.48 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.80x = 920.48 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.80x = 299,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,229.64/613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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