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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.46, 921.54 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.46, 921.54 and 326.28 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.46 : 921.54 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.46/921.54 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.46x = 921.54 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.46x = 300,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,680.07/615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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