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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.18, 950.46 and 309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.18, 950.46 and 309.10 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.18 : 950.46 = 309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.18/950.46 = 309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.18x = 950.46 × 309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.18x = 293,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,787.19/634.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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