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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.43, 489.14 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.43, 489.14 and 310.69 is: 428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.43 : 489.14 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.43/489.14 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.43x = 489.14 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.43x = 151,970.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,970.91/354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.78

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