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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.41, 1,401.86 and 318.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.41, 1,401.86 and 318.15 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.41 : 1,401.86 = 318.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.41/1,401.86 = 318.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.41x = 1,401.86 × 318.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.41x = 446,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,004.71/934.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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