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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 923.14 and 326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 923.14 and 326.26 is: 489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 923.14 = 326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/923.14 = 326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 923.14 × 326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 301,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,183.66/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.40

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