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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 951.39 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 951.39 and 326.61 is: 488.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 951.39 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/951.39 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 951.39 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 310,733.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,733.49/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.97

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