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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.61, 648.11 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.61, 648.11 and 311.96 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.61 : 648.11 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.61/648.11 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.61x = 648.11 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.61x = 202,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,184.46/469.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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