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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.94, 925.95 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.94, 925.95 and 328.98 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.94 : 925.95 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.94/925.95 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.94x = 925.95 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.94x = 304,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,619.03/617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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