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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.43, 953.50 and 310.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.43, 953.50 and 310.80 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.43 : 953.50 = 310.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.43/953.50 = 310.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.43x = 953.50 × 310.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.43x = 296,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,347.80/635.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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