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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.07, 951.96 and 326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.07, 951.96 and 326.14 is: 489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.07 : 951.96 = 326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.07/951.96 = 326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.07x = 951.96 × 326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.07x = 310,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,472.23/634.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.65

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