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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.54, 1,403.30 and 310.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.54, 1,403.30 and 310.83 is: 466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.54 : 1,403.30 = 310.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.54/1,403.30 = 310.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.54x = 1,403.30 × 310.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.54x = 436,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,186.18/935.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.24

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