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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.16, 1,401.24 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.16, 1,401.24 and 317.88 is: 476.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.16 : 1,401.24 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.16/1,401.24 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.16x = 1,401.24 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.16x = 445,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,426.17/934.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.82

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