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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.42, 1,401.72 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.42, 1,401.72 and 318.22 is: 477.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.42 : 1,401.72 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.42/1,401.72 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.42x = 1,401.72 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.42x = 446,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,055.34/934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.36

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