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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.02, 952.70 and 326.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.02, 952.70 and 326.93 is: 489.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.02 : 952.70 = 326.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.02/952.70 = 326.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.02x = 952.70 × 326.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.02x = 311,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,464.58/636.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.71

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