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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.95, 926.80 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.95, 926.80 and 329.51 is: 493.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.95 : 926.80 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.95/926.80 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.95x = 926.80 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.95x = 305,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,389.87/618.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.40

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