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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 953.37 and 310.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 953.37 and 310.98 is: 466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 953.37 = 310.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/953.37 = 310.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 953.37 × 310.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 296,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,479.00/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.58

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