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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 953.24 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 953.24 and 327.47 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 953.24 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/953.24 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 953.24 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 312,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,151.10/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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