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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.80, 953.58 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.80, 953.58 and 310.96 is: 466.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.80 : 953.58 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.80/953.58 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.80x = 953.58 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.80x = 296,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,525.24/635.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.38

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