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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.56, 1,028.66 and 319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.56, 1,028.66 and 319.90 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.56 : 1,028.66 = 319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.56/1,028.66 = 319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.56x = 1,028.66 × 319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.56x = 329,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,068.33/685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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