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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.35, 647.28 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.35, 647.28 and 311.99 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.35 : 647.28 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.35/647.28 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.35x = 647.28 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.35x = 201,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,941.65/469.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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