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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.07, 952.89 and 311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.07, 952.89 and 311.26 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.07 : 952.89 = 311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.07/952.89 = 311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.07x = 952.89 × 311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.07x = 296,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,596.54/636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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