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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 928.55 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 928.55 and 326.37 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 928.55 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/928.55 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 928.55 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 303,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,046.97/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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