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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.46, 1,402.20 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.46, 1,402.20 and 318.60 is: 477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.46 : 1,402.20 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.46/1,402.20 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.46x = 1,402.20 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.46x = 446,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,740.92/935.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.56

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