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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 687.56 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 687.56 and 319.25 is: 479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 687.56 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/687.56 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 687.56 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 219,503.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,503.65/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.16

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