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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.82, 650.50 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.82, 650.50 and 310.36 is: 465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.82 : 650.50 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.82/650.50 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.82x = 650.50 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.82x = 201,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,889.18/433.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.38

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