Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.39, 649.61 and 310.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 431.39, 649.61 and 310.49 is: 467.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431.39 : 649.61 = 310.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431.39/649.61 = 310.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431.39x = 649.61 × 310.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431.39x = 201,697.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,697.41/431.39 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467.55
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