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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.06, 1,399.51 and 316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.06, 1,399.51 and 316.75 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.06 : 1,399.51 = 316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.06/1,399.51 = 316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.06x = 1,399.51 × 316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.06x = 443,293.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,293.21/933.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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