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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 925.98 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 925.98 and 328.80 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 925.98 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/925.98 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 925.98 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 304,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,462.22/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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