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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 952.77 and 306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 952.77 and 306.19 is: 459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 952.77 = 306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/952.77 = 306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 952.77 × 306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 291,728.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,728.65/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.17

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