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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.17, 1,398.77 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.17, 1,398.77 and 316.65 is: 474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.17 : 1,398.77 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.17/1,398.77 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.17x = 1,398.77 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.17x = 442,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,925.37/933.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.65

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