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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.43, 950.88 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.43, 950.88 and 326.43 is: 489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.43 : 950.88 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.43/950.88 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.43x = 950.88 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.43x = 310,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,391.00/634.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.25

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