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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.94, 950.01 and 325.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.94, 950.01 and 325.02 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.94 : 950.01 = 325.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.94/950.01 = 325.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.94x = 950.01 × 325.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.94x = 308,772.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,772.25/632.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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