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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.24, 1,402.88 and 318.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.24, 1,402.88 and 318.92 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.24 : 1,402.88 = 318.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.24/1,402.88 = 318.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.24x = 1,402.88 × 318.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.24x = 447,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,406.49/935.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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