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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.64, 922.26 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.64, 922.26 and 326.28 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.64 : 922.26 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.64/922.26 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.64x = 922.26 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.64x = 300,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,914.99/614.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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