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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 925.20 and 324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 925.20 and 324.58 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 925.20 = 324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/925.20 = 324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 925.20 × 324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 300,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,299.10/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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