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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634, 950.36 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634, 950.36 and 325.98 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634 : 950.36 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634/950.36 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634x = 950.36 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634x = 309,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,798.35/634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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