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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.03, 927.42 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.03, 927.42 and 325.74 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.03 : 927.42 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.03/927.42 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.03x = 927.42 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.03x = 302,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,091.53/618.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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