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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 696 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 696 and 319.28 is: 479.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 696 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/696 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 696 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 222,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,218.88/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.11

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