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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.02, 1,028.07 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.02, 1,028.07 and 319.62 is: 479.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.02 : 1,028.07 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.02/1,028.07 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.02x = 1,028.07 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.02x = 328,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,591.73/685.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.68

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