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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.14, 1,402.74 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.14, 1,402.74 and 318.86 is: 478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.14 : 1,402.74 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.14/1,402.74 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.14x = 1,402.74 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.14x = 447,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,277.68/935.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.30

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