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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.05, 926.37 and 325.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.05, 926.37 and 325.85 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.05 : 926.37 = 325.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.05/926.37 = 325.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.05x = 926.37 × 325.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.05x = 301,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,853.03/618.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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