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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.74, 926.86 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.74, 926.86 and 322.22 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.74 : 926.86 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.74/926.86 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.74x = 926.86 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.74x = 298,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,652.83/618.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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