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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.26, 952.20 and 309.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.26, 952.20 and 309.90 is: 464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.26 : 952.20 = 309.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.26/952.20 = 309.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.26x = 952.20 × 309.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.26x = 295,086.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,086.78/635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.51

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