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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 952.65 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 952.65 and 326.66 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 952.65 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/952.65 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 952.65 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 311,187.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,187.89/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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