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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.02, 648.77 and 312.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.02, 648.77 and 312.68 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.02 : 648.77 = 312.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.02/648.77 = 312.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.02x = 648.77 × 312.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.02x = 202,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,857.40/470.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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