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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.58, 953 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.58, 953 and 310.54 is: 465.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.58 : 953 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.58/953 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.58x = 953 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.58x = 295,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,944.62/635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.63

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