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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 927.54 and 326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 927.54 and 326.12 is: 489.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 927.54 = 326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/927.54 = 326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 927.54 × 326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 302,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,489.34/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.39

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