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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.07, 1,405.64 and 320.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.07, 1,405.64 and 320.78 is: 481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.07 : 1,405.64 = 320.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.07/1,405.64 = 320.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.07x = 1,405.64 × 320.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.07x = 450,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,905.52/937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.19

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