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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 925.28 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 925.28 and 328.14 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 925.28 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/925.28 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 925.28 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 303,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,621.38/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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