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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.58, 928.14 and 326.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.58, 928.14 and 326.01 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.58 : 928.14 = 326.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.58/928.14 = 326.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.58x = 928.14 × 326.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.58x = 302,582.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,582.92/618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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