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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.64, 650.08 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.64, 650.08 and 310.72 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.64 : 650.08 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.64/650.08 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.64x = 650.08 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.64x = 201,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,992.86/432.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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