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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.52, 925.56 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.52, 925.56 and 328.80 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.52 : 925.56 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.52/925.56 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.52x = 925.56 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.52x = 304,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,324.13/617.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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