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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.83, 685.62 and 320.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.83, 685.62 and 320.15 is: 480.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.83 : 685.62 = 320.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.83/685.62 = 320.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.83x = 685.62 × 320.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.83x = 219,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,501.24/456.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.49

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