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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.16, 923.10 and 326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.16, 923.10 and 326.44 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.16 : 923.10 = 326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.16/923.10 = 326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.16x = 923.10 × 326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.16x = 301,336.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,336.76/615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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