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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.28, 952.94 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.28, 952.94 and 327.05 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.28 : 952.94 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.28/952.94 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.28x = 952.94 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.28x = 311,659.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,659.03/635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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