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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.01, 1,402.82 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.01, 1,402.82 and 319.11 is: 478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.01 : 1,402.82 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.01/1,402.82 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.01x = 1,402.82 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.01x = 447,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,654.69/935.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.77

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