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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.01, 950.70 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.01, 950.70 and 309.20 is: 463.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.01 : 950.70 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.01/950.70 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.01x = 950.70 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.01x = 293,951.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,951.69/634.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.64

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