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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.56, 953.88 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.56, 953.88 and 311.02 is: 466.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.56 : 953.88 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.56/953.88 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.56x = 953.88 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.56x = 296,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,675.76/635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.79

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