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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.44, 951.72 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.44, 951.72 and 326.48 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.44 : 951.72 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.44/951.72 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.44x = 951.72 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.44x = 310,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,717.55/634.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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