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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 927.83 and 326.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 927.83 and 326.03 is: 488.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 927.83 = 326.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/927.83 = 326.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 927.83 × 326.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 302,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,496.59/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.82

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