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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.68, 954.06 and 311.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.68, 954.06 and 311.32 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.68 : 954.06 = 311.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.68/954.06 = 311.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.68x = 954.06 × 311.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.68x = 297,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,017.96/635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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