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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.52, 649.06 and 311.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.52, 649.06 and 311.81 is: 465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.52 : 649.06 = 311.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.52/649.06 = 311.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.52x = 649.06 × 311.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.52x = 202,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,379.37/434.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.75

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