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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.37, 1,027.56 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.37, 1,027.56 and 319.96 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.37 : 1,027.56 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.37/1,027.56 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.37x = 1,027.56 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.37x = 328,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,772.96/685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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