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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.75, 1,403.63 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.75, 1,403.63 and 319.34 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.75 : 1,403.63 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.75/1,403.63 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.75x = 1,403.63 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.75x = 448,238.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,238.31/935.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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