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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.87, 1,403.81 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.87, 1,403.81 and 319.26 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.87 : 1,403.81 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.87/1,403.81 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.87x = 1,403.81 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.87x = 448,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,180.38/935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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