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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 951.90 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 951.90 and 326.20 is: 488.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 951.90 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/951.90 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 951.90 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 310,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,509.78/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.68

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