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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.77, 950.82 and 325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.77, 950.82 and 325.68 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.77 : 950.82 = 325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.77/950.82 = 325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.77x = 950.82 × 325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.77x = 309,663.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,663.06/634.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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