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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.68, 1,403.64 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.68, 1,403.64 and 319.22 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.68 : 1,403.64 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.68/1,403.64 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.68x = 1,403.64 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.68x = 448,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,069.96/935.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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