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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,403.84 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,403.84 and 319.68 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,403.84 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,403.84 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,403.84 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 448,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,779.57/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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