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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,405.49 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,405.49 and 320.88 is: 481.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,405.49 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,405.49 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,405.49 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 450,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,997.30/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.22

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