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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 952.32 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 952.32 and 326.68 is: 489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 952.32 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/952.32 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 952.32 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 311,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,103.90/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.33

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