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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.31, 953.46 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.31, 953.46 and 306.32 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.31 : 953.46 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.31/953.46 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.31x = 953.46 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.31x = 292,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,059.10/635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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