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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 926.70 and 325.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 926.70 and 325.58 is: 487.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 926.70 = 325.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/926.70 = 325.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 926.70 × 325.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 301,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,710.35/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.80

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