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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 467.49 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 467.49 and 287.06 is: 430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 467.49 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/467.49 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 467.49 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 134,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,197.68/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.76

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