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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.10, 953.05 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.10, 953.05 and 310.29 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.10 : 953.05 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.10/953.05 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.10x = 953.05 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.10x = 295,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,721.88/635.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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