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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 652.82 and 314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 652.82 and 314.33 is: 471.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 652.82 = 314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/652.82 = 314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 652.82 × 314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 205,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,196.07/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.16

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