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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.74, 952.56 and 310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.74, 952.56 and 310.02 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.74 : 952.56 = 310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.74/952.56 = 310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.74x = 952.56 × 310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.74x = 295,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,312.65/634.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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