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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.44, 1,401.58 and 318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.44, 1,401.58 and 318.08 is: 477.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.44 : 1,401.58 = 318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.44/1,401.58 = 318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.44x = 1,401.58 × 318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.44x = 445,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,814.57/934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.09

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