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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 456.93 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 456.93 and 312.69 is: 430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 456.93 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/456.93 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 456.93 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 142,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,877.44/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.69

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