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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 952.79 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 952.79 and 306.05 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 952.79 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/952.79 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 952.79 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 291,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,595.09/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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