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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.68, 926.28 and 325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.68, 926.28 and 325.09 is: 487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.68 : 926.28 = 325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.68/926.28 = 325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.68x = 926.28 × 325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.68x = 301,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,124.37/617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.51

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