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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.48, 953.34 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.48, 953.34 and 311 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.48 : 953.34 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.48/953.34 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.48x = 953.34 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.48x = 296,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,488.74/635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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