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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.01, 649.99 and 310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.01, 649.99 and 310.22 is: 464.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.01 : 649.99 = 310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.01/649.99 = 310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.01x = 649.99 × 310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.01x = 201,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,639.90/434.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.60

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