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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.43, 649.23 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.43, 649.23 and 312.80 is: 431.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.43 : 649.23 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.43/649.23 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.43x = 649.23 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.43x = 203,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,074.72/470.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.68

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