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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.92, 694.37 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.92, 694.37 and 319.55 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.92 : 694.37 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.92/694.37 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.92x = 694.37 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.92x = 221,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,883.26/462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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