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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.95, 925.30 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.95, 925.30 and 328.51 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.95 : 925.30 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.95/925.30 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.95x = 925.30 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.95x = 303,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,970.30/617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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