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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.41, 923.46 and 326.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.41, 923.46 and 326.84 is: 490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.41 : 923.46 = 326.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.41/923.46 = 326.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.41x = 923.46 × 326.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.41x = 301,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,823.67/615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.44

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