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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.21, 952.37 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.21, 952.37 and 305.97 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.21 : 952.37 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.21/952.37 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.21x = 952.37 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.21x = 291,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,396.65/635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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