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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.40, 952.46 and 311.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.40, 952.46 and 311.22 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.40 : 952.46 = 311.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.40/952.46 = 311.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.40x = 952.46 × 311.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.40x = 296,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,424.60/635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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