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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.27, 1,401.71 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.27, 1,401.71 and 318.03 is: 477.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.27 : 1,401.71 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.27/1,401.71 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.27x = 1,401.71 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.27x = 445,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,778.98/934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.14

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