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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.62, 1,400.48 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.62, 1,400.48 and 317.34 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.62 : 1,400.48 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.62/1,400.48 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.62x = 1,400.48 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.62x = 444,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,428.32/933.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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