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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.18, 950.51 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.18, 950.51 and 326.18 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.18 : 950.51 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.18/950.51 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.18x = 950.51 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.18x = 310,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,030.97/634.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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