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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.27, 921.60 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.27, 921.60 and 325.50 is: 488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.27 : 921.60 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.27/921.60 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.27x = 921.60 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.27x = 299,980.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,980.80/614.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.36

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