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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.48, 925.98 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.48, 925.98 and 328.76 is: 493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.48 : 925.98 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.48/925.98 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.48x = 925.98 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.48x = 304,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,425.18/617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.01

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