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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.32, 647.93 and 312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.32, 647.93 and 312.17 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.32 : 647.93 = 312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.32/647.93 = 312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.32x = 647.93 × 312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.32x = 202,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,259.51/469.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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