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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.80, 921.66 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.80, 921.66 and 326.44 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.80 : 921.66 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.80/921.66 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.80x = 921.66 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.80x = 300,866.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,866.69/614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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