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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.54, 1,403.02 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.54, 1,403.02 and 310.72 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.54 : 1,403.02 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.54/1,403.02 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.54x = 1,403.02 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.54x = 435,946.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,946.37/935.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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