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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 951.61 and 310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 951.61 and 310 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 951.61 = 310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/951.61 = 310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 951.61 × 310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 294,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,998.33/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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