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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.77, 954.02 and 311.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.77, 954.02 and 311.41 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.77 : 954.02 = 311.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.77/954.02 = 311.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.77x = 954.02 × 311.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.77x = 297,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,091.37/635.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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