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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 952.56 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 952.56 and 306.18 is: 458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 952.56 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/952.56 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 952.56 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 291,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,654.82/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.98

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