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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.81, 653.19 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.81, 653.19 and 312.24 is: 467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.81 : 653.19 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.81/653.19 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.81x = 653.19 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.81x = 203,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,952.05/435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.98

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