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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.14, 950.32 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.14, 950.32 and 325.34 is: 487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.14 : 950.32 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.14/950.32 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.14x = 950.32 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.14x = 309,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,177.11/634.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.55

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