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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.47, 951.72 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.47, 951.72 and 325.90 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.47 : 951.72 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.47/951.72 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.47x = 951.72 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.47x = 310,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,165.55/634.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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