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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.88, 923.04 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.88, 923.04 and 326.88 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.88 : 923.04 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.88/923.04 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.88x = 923.04 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.88x = 301,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,723.32/614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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