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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.20, 952.86 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.20, 952.86 and 310.60 is: 465.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.20 : 952.86 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.20/952.86 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.20x = 952.86 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.20x = 295,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,958.32/635.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.93

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