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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.12, 950.55 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.12, 950.55 and 325.23 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.12 : 950.55 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.12/950.55 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.12x = 950.55 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.12x = 309,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,147.38/633.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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