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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.27, 950.79 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.27, 950.79 and 325.34 is: 488.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.27 : 950.79 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.27/950.79 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.27x = 950.79 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.27x = 309,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,330.02/633.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.46

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