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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.24, 952.73 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.24, 952.73 and 310.75 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.24 : 952.73 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.24/952.73 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.24x = 952.73 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.24x = 296,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,060.85/636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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