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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.62, 922.34 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.62, 922.34 and 326.26 is: 489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.62 : 922.34 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.62/922.34 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.62x = 922.34 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.62x = 300,921.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,921.02/614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.60

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