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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.50, 650.43 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.50, 650.43 and 311.58 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.50 : 650.43 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.50/650.43 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.50x = 650.43 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.50x = 202,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,660.98/433.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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