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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.41, 1,403.36 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.41, 1,403.36 and 319.15 is: 478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.41 : 1,403.36 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.41/1,403.36 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.41x = 1,403.36 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.41x = 447,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,882.34/935.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.81

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