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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.81, 950.10 and 324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.81, 950.10 and 324.87 is: 487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.81 : 950.10 = 324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.81/950.10 = 324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.81x = 950.10 × 324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.81x = 308,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,658.99/632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.76

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