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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.49, 952.78 and 306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.49, 952.78 and 306.04 is: 458.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.49 : 952.78 = 306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.49/952.78 = 306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.49x = 952.78 × 306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.49x = 291,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,588.79/635.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.84

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