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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 928.11 and 326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 928.11 and 326.25 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 928.11 = 326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/928.11 = 326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 928.11 × 326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 302,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,795.89/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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