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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.30, 1,403.34 and 319.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.30, 1,403.34 and 319.05 is: 478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.30 : 1,403.34 = 319.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.30/1,403.34 = 319.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.30x = 1,403.34 × 319.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.30x = 447,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,738.87/935.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.71

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