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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.28, 1,401.54 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.28, 1,401.54 and 318.02 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.28 : 1,401.54 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.28/1,401.54 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.28x = 1,401.54 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.28x = 445,717.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,717.75/934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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