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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.41, 953.39 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.41, 953.39 and 310.69 is: 466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.41 : 953.39 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.41/953.39 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.41x = 953.39 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.41x = 296,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,208.74/635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.17

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