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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.83, 684.12 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.83, 684.12 and 319.15 is: 478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.83 : 684.12 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.83/684.12 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.83x = 684.12 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.83x = 218,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,336.90/455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.99

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