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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.27, 952.82 and 310.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.27, 952.82 and 310.55 is: 465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.27 : 952.82 = 310.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.27/952.82 = 310.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.27x = 952.82 × 310.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.27x = 295,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,896.70/635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.78

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