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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.28, 950.70 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.28, 950.70 and 325.22 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.28 : 950.70 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.28/950.70 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.28x = 950.70 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.28x = 309,186.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,186.65/634.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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