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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.29, 950.98 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.29, 950.98 and 325.93 is: 488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.29 : 950.98 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.29/950.98 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.29x = 950.98 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.29x = 309,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,952.91/634.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.66

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