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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.76, 1,400.61 and 317.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.76, 1,400.61 and 317.77 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.76 : 1,400.61 = 317.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.76/1,400.61 = 317.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.76x = 1,400.61 × 317.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.76x = 445,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,071.84/933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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