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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 921.78 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 921.78 and 326.76 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 921.78 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/921.78 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 921.78 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 301,200.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,200.83/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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