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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,400.80 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,400.80 and 317.68 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,400.80 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,400.80 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,400.80 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 445,006.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,006.14/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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