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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 926.59 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 926.59 and 325.87 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 926.59 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/926.59 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 926.59 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 301,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,950.58/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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