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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.70, 952.84 and 327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.70, 952.84 and 327.12 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.70 : 952.84 = 327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.70/952.84 = 327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.70x = 952.84 × 327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.70x = 311,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,693.02/635.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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