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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.40, 951.16 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.40, 951.16 and 326 is: 488.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.40 : 951.16 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.40/951.16 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.40x = 951.16 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.40x = 310,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,078.16/634.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.77

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