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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.07 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.07 and 325.20 is: 487.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.07 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.07 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.07 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 301,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,157.96/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.50

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