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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.24, 1,399.99 and 316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.24, 1,399.99 and 316.79 is: 475.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.24 : 1,399.99 = 316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.24/1,399.99 = 316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.24x = 1,399.99 × 316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.24x = 443,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,502.83/933.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.23

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