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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.33, 1,401.46 and 285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.33, 1,401.46 and 285.05 is: 427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.33 : 1,401.46 = 285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.33/1,401.46 = 285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.33x = 1,401.46 × 285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.33x = 399,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,486.17/934.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.56

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