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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.90, 648.35 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.90, 648.35 and 312.35 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.90 : 648.35 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.90/648.35 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.90x = 648.35 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.90x = 202,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,512.12/469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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