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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,405.88 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,405.88 and 320.83 is: 481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,405.88 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,405.88 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,405.88 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 451,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,043.36/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.25

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