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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.63, 649.35 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.63, 649.35 and 310.32 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.63 : 649.35 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.63/649.35 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.63x = 649.35 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.63x = 201,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,506.29/432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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