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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 926.40 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 926.40 and 325.10 is: 487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 926.40 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/926.40 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 926.40 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 301,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,172.64/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.86

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