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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 922.68 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 922.68 and 326.58 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 922.68 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/922.68 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 922.68 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 301,328.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,328.83/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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