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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.89, 952.44 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.89, 952.44 and 310.29 is: 465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.89 : 952.44 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.89/952.44 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.89x = 952.44 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.89x = 295,532.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,532.61/634.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.49

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