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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935, 1,402.32 and 318.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935, 1,402.32 and 318.70 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935 : 1,402.32 = 318.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935/1,402.32 = 318.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935x = 1,402.32 × 318.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935x = 446,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,919.38/935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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