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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.20, 922.08 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.20, 922.08 and 326.12 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.20 : 922.08 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.20/922.08 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.20x = 922.08 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.20x = 300,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,708.73/615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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