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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.42, 952.43 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.42, 952.43 and 327.29 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.42 : 952.43 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.42/952.43 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.42x = 952.43 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.42x = 311,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,722.54/635.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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