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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.82, 652 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.82, 652 and 311.36 is: 466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.82 : 652 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.82/652 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.82x = 652 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.82x = 203,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,006.72/434.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.88

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