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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.85, 952.90 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.85, 952.90 and 306.92 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.85 : 952.90 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.85/952.90 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.85x = 952.90 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.85x = 292,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,464.07/635.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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