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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 928.30 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 928.30 and 326.34 is: 489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 928.30 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/928.30 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 928.30 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 302,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,941.42/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.78

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