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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.63, 952.55 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.63, 952.55 and 326.70 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.63 : 952.55 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.63/952.55 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.63x = 952.55 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.63x = 311,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,198.09/634.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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