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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,401.27 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,401.27 and 317.88 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,401.27 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,401.27 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,401.27 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 445,435.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,435.71/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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