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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 695.49 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 695.49 and 319.48 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 695.49 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/695.49 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 695.49 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 222,195.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,195.15/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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