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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.25, 643.56 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.25, 643.56 and 311 is: 429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.25 : 643.56 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.25/643.56 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.25x = 643.56 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.25x = 200,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,147.16/466.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.27

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