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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.86, 925.56 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.86, 925.56 and 324.59 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.86 : 925.56 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.86/925.56 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.86x = 925.56 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.86x = 300,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,422.89/616.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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