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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.69, 648.39 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.69, 648.39 and 312.60 is: 431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.69 : 648.39 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.69/648.39 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.69x = 648.39 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.69x = 202,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,687.55/469.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.53

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