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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.03, 925.49 and 324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.03, 925.49 and 324.42 is: 486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.03 : 925.49 = 324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.03/925.49 = 324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.03x = 925.49 × 324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.03x = 300,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,244.81/617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.60

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