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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.96, 1,403.59 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.96, 1,403.59 and 319.49 is: 479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.96 : 1,403.59 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.96/1,403.59 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.96x = 1,403.59 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.96x = 448,439.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,439.36/935.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.12

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