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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 952.35 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 952.35 and 326.50 is: 489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 952.35 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/952.35 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 952.35 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 310,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,943.02/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.41

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