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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.48, 1,400.34 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.48, 1,400.34 and 316.98 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.48 : 1,400.34 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.48/1,400.34 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.48x = 1,400.34 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.48x = 443,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,879.77/933.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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