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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.40, 1,026.95 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.40, 1,026.95 and 319.96 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.40 : 1,026.95 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.40/1,026.95 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.40x = 1,026.95 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.40x = 328,581.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,581.15/685.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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