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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 925.82 and 328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 925.82 and 328.89 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 925.82 = 328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/925.82 = 328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 925.82 × 328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 304,491.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,491.30/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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