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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.46, 950.72 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.46, 950.72 and 310.05 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.46 : 950.72 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.46/950.72 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.46x = 950.72 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.46x = 294,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,769.19/634.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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