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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.84, 952.68 and 306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.84, 952.68 and 306.44 is: 459.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.84 : 952.68 = 306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.84/952.68 = 306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.84x = 952.68 × 306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.84x = 291,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,939.26/635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.14

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