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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 953.27 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 953.27 and 310.50 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 953.27 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/953.27 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 953.27 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 295,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,989.95/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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