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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.87, 953.17 and 327.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.87, 953.17 and 327.87 is: 491.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.87 : 953.17 = 327.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.87/953.17 = 327.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.87x = 953.17 × 327.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.87x = 312,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,515.03/635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.47

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