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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.13, 647.61 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.13, 647.61 and 310.13 is: 464.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.13 : 647.61 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.13/647.61 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.13x = 647.61 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.13x = 200,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,843.29/432.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.78

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