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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.48, 926.88 and 344.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.48, 926.88 and 344.64 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.48 : 926.88 = 344.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.48/926.88 = 344.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.48x = 926.88 × 344.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.48x = 319,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,439.92/618.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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