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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.25, 1,400.04 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.25, 1,400.04 and 317.02 is: 475.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.25 : 1,400.04 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.25/1,400.04 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.25x = 1,400.04 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.25x = 443,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,840.68/933.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.59

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