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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.23, 952.26 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.23, 952.26 and 326.41 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.23 : 952.26 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.23/952.26 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.23x = 952.26 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.23x = 310,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,827.19/635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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