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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.31, 1,402.62 and 310.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.31, 1,402.62 and 310.49 is: 465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.31 : 1,402.62 = 310.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.31/1,402.62 = 310.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.31x = 1,402.62 × 310.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.31x = 435,502.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,502.99/935.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.62

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