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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 697.78 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 697.78 and 319 is: 478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 697.78 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/697.78 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 697.78 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 222,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,591.82/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.40

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