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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.56, 951 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.56, 951 and 326.16 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.56 : 951 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.56/951 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.56x = 951 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.56x = 310,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,178.16/634.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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