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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.60, 928.02 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.60, 928.02 and 326.20 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.60 : 928.02 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.60/928.02 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.60x = 928.02 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.60x = 302,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,720.12/619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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