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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.03, 1,401.15 and 317.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.03, 1,401.15 and 317.78 is: 476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.03 : 1,401.15 = 317.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.03/1,401.15 = 317.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.03x = 1,401.15 × 317.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.03x = 445,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,259.04/934.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.71

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