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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 952.74 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 952.74 and 306.20 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 952.74 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/952.74 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 952.74 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 291,731.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,731.37/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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