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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.46, 952.21 and 311.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.46, 952.21 and 311.05 is: 466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.46 : 952.21 = 311.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.46/952.21 = 311.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.46x = 952.21 × 311.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.46x = 296,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,184.92/635.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.10

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