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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636.26, 953.70 and 310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636.26, 953.70 and 310.90 is: 466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636.26 : 953.70 = 310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636.26/953.70 = 310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636.26x = 953.70 × 310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636.26x = 296,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,505.33/636.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.01

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