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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.68, 923.64 and 326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.68, 923.64 and 326.96 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.68 : 923.64 = 326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.68/923.64 = 326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.68x = 923.64 × 326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.68x = 301,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,993.33/615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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