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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.64, 650.15 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.64, 650.15 and 311.84 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.64 : 650.15 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.64/650.15 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.64x = 650.15 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.64x = 202,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,737.97/433.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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