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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.39, 953.09 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.39, 953.09 and 306.27 is: 459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.39 : 953.09 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.39/953.09 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.39x = 953.09 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.39x = 291,903.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,903.64/635.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.41

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