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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 644.56 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 644.56 and 311.84 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 644.56 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/644.56 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 644.56 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 200,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,999.59/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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