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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934, 1,401.18 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934, 1,401.18 and 317.68 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934 : 1,401.18 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934/1,401.18 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934x = 1,401.18 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934x = 445,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,126.86/934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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