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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.10, 1,402.86 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.10, 1,402.86 and 318.78 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.10 : 1,402.86 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.10/1,402.86 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.10x = 1,402.86 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.10x = 447,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,203.71/935.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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