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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 951.93 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 951.93 and 326.70 is: 489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 951.93 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/951.93 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 951.93 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 310,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,995.53/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.52

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