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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.18, 652.14 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.18, 652.14 and 311.88 is: 467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.18 : 652.14 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.18/652.14 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.18x = 652.14 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.18x = 203,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,389.42/435.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.37

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