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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 951.94 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 951.94 and 326.43 is: 488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 951.94 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/951.94 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 951.94 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 310,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,741.77/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.96

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