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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.85, 1,403.73 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.85, 1,403.73 and 319.53 is: 479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.85 : 1,403.73 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.85/1,403.73 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.85x = 1,403.73 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.85x = 448,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,533.85/935.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.28

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