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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 928.26 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 928.26 and 326.23 is: 489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 928.26 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/928.26 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 928.26 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 302,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,823.94/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.42

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