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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,399.68 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,399.68 and 316.68 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,399.68 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,399.68 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,399.68 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 443,250.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,250.66/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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