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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.05, 1,405.65 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.05, 1,405.65 and 320.51 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.05 : 1,405.65 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.05/1,405.65 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.05x = 1,405.65 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.05x = 450,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,517.85/937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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