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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.80, 925.74 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.80, 925.74 and 328.44 is: 492.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.80 : 925.74 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.80/925.74 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.80x = 925.74 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.80x = 304,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,050.05/616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.95

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