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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.40, 921.06 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.40, 921.06 and 325.56 is: 488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.40 : 921.06 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.40/921.06 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.40x = 921.06 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.40x = 299,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,860.29/614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.05

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