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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.64, 684.12 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.64, 684.12 and 319.48 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.64 : 684.12 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.64/684.12 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.64x = 684.12 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.64x = 218,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,562.66/456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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