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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633.69, 949.84 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 633.69, 949.84 and 325.11 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    633.69 : 949.84 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    633.69/949.84 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    633.69x = 949.84 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    633.69x = 308,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,802.48/633.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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