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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.26, 923.82 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.26, 923.82 and 323.70 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.26 : 923.82 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.26/923.82 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.26x = 923.82 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.26x = 299,040.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,040.53/616.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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