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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.13, 1,402.80 and 318.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.13, 1,402.80 and 318.79 is: 478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.13 : 1,402.80 = 318.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.13/1,402.80 = 318.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.13x = 1,402.80 × 318.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.13x = 447,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,198.61/935.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.22

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