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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.87, 1,027.69 and 319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.87, 1,027.69 and 319.75 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.87 : 1,027.69 = 319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.87/1,027.69 = 319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.87x = 1,027.69 × 319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.87x = 328,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,600.51/685.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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