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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.14, 926.25 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.14, 926.25 and 328.78 is: 493.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.14 : 926.25 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.14/926.25 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.14x = 926.25 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.14x = 304,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,532.48/617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.46

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