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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,405.58 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,405.58 and 320.68 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,405.58 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,405.58 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,405.58 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 450,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,741.39/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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