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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.85, 685.32 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.85, 685.32 and 319.96 is: 479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.85 : 685.32 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.85/685.32 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.85x = 685.32 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.85x = 219,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,274.99/456.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.97

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