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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 683.72 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 683.72 and 319.56 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 683.72 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/683.72 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 683.72 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 218,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,489.56/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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