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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.35, 1,402.98 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.35, 1,402.98 and 319.03 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.35 : 1,402.98 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.35/1,402.98 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.35x = 1,402.98 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.35x = 447,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,592.71/935.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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