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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 926.64 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 926.64 and 329.40 is: 493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 926.64 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/926.64 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 926.64 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 305,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,235.22/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.81

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