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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.62, 953.74 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.62, 953.74 and 310.81 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.62 : 953.74 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.62/953.74 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.62x = 953.74 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.62x = 296,431.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,431.93/635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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