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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 925.58 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 925.58 and 324.83 is: 486.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 925.58 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/925.58 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 925.58 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 300,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,649.90/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.68

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