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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.36, 952.86 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.36, 952.86 and 310.12 is: 465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.36 : 952.86 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.36/952.86 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.36x = 952.86 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.36x = 295,500.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,500.94/635.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.09

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