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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 952.62 and 310.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 952.62 and 310.38 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 952.62 = 310.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/952.62 = 310.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 952.62 × 310.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 295,674.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,674.20/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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