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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 926.14 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 926.14 and 325.20 is: 487.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 926.14 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/926.14 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 926.14 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 301,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,179.10/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.24

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