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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470, 648.32 and 312.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470, 648.32 and 312.48 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470 : 648.32 = 312.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470/648.32 = 312.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470x = 648.32 × 312.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470x = 202,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,587.03/470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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