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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,403.82 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,403.82 and 319.70 is: 479.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,403.82 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,403.82 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,403.82 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 448,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,801.25/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.49

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