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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.88, 954.36 and 311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.88, 954.36 and 311.61 is: 467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.88 : 954.36 = 311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.88/954.36 = 311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.88x = 954.36 × 311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.88x = 297,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,388.12/635.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.68

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