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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 953.64 and 327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 953.64 and 327.88 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 953.64 = 327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/953.64 = 327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 953.64 × 327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 312,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,679.48/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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