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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 953 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 953 and 327.24 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 953 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/953 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 953 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 311,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,859.72/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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