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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.50, 648 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.50, 648 and 314.52 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.50 : 648 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.50/648 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.50x = 648 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.50x = 203,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,808.96/469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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