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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.24, 650.28 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.24, 650.28 and 311.72 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.24 : 650.28 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.24/650.28 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.24x = 650.28 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.24x = 202,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,705.28/433.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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