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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 951.40 and 326.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 951.40 and 326.63 is: 489.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 951.40 = 326.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/951.40 = 326.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 951.40 × 326.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 310,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,756.73/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.04

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