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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.34, 953.46 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.34, 953.46 and 310.94 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.34 : 953.46 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.34/953.46 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.34x = 953.46 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.34x = 296,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,468.85/635.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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