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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.74, 951.98 and 310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.74, 951.98 and 310.25 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.74 : 951.98 = 310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.74/951.98 = 310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.74x = 951.98 × 310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.74x = 295,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,352.57/635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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