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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.23, 950.13 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.23, 950.13 and 308.61 is: 462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.23 : 950.13 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.23/950.13 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.23x = 950.13 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.23x = 293,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,219.62/634.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.32

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