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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.46, 927 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.46, 927 and 325.18 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.46 : 927 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.46/927 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.46x = 927 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.46x = 301,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,441.86/617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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