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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635, 951.86 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635, 951.86 and 326.98 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635 : 951.86 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635/951.86 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635x = 951.86 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635x = 311,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,239.18/635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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