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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.04, 1,399.38 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.04, 1,399.38 and 317.08 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.04 : 1,399.38 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.04/1,399.38 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.04x = 1,399.38 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.04x = 443,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,715.41/933.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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