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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.82, 1,400.66 and 317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.82, 1,400.66 and 317.54 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.82 : 1,400.66 = 317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.82/1,400.66 = 317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.82x = 1,400.66 × 317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.82x = 444,765.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,765.58/933.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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