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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.34, 1,402.93 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.34, 1,402.93 and 319.06 is: 478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.34 : 1,402.93 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.34/1,402.93 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.34x = 1,402.93 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.34x = 447,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,618.85/935.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.56

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