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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.05, 1,399.58 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.05, 1,399.58 and 316.82 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.05 : 1,399.58 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.05/1,399.58 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.05x = 1,399.58 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.05x = 443,413.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,413.35/933.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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