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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.30, 652.94 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.30, 652.94 and 314.34 is: 471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.30 : 652.94 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.30/652.94 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.30x = 652.94 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.30x = 205,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,245.16/435.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.50

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