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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.39, 651.12 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.39, 651.12 and 311.49 is: 469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.39 : 651.12 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.39/651.12 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.39x = 651.12 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.39x = 202,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,817.37/432.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.06

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