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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.14, 1,405.32 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.14, 1,405.32 and 320.67 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.14 : 1,405.32 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.14/1,405.32 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.14x = 1,405.32 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.14x = 450,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,643.96/937.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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