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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.69, 649.96 and 311.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.69, 649.96 and 311.69 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.69 : 649.96 = 311.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.69/649.96 = 311.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.69x = 649.96 × 311.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.69x = 202,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,586.88/433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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