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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.53, 1,403.31 and 319.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.53, 1,403.31 and 319.25 is: 478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.53 : 1,403.31 = 319.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.53/1,403.31 = 319.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.53x = 1,403.31 × 319.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.53x = 448,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,006.72/935.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.88

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