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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 926.14 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 926.14 and 329 is: 492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 926.14 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/926.14 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 926.14 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 304,700.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,700.06/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.82

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