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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 951.57 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 951.57 and 326.18 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 951.57 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/951.57 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 951.57 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 310,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,383.10/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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