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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.52, 952.62 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.52, 952.62 and 310.44 is: 465.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.52 : 952.62 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.52/952.62 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.52x = 952.62 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.52x = 295,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,731.35/635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.34

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