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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433.89, 649.89 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433.89, 649.89 and 311.85 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433.89 : 649.89 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433.89/649.89 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433.89x = 649.89 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433.89x = 202,668.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,668.20/433.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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