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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.88, 1,400.38 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.88, 1,400.38 and 317.48 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.88 : 1,400.38 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.88/1,400.38 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.88x = 1,400.38 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.88x = 444,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,592.64/933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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