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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.91, 1,403.69 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.91, 1,403.69 and 319.55 is: 479.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.91 : 1,403.69 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.91/1,403.69 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.91x = 1,403.69 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.91x = 448,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,548.42/935.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.26

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