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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.46, 1,401.82 and 285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.46, 1,401.82 and 285.18 is: 427.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.46 : 1,401.82 = 285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.46/1,401.82 = 285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.46x = 1,401.82 × 285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.46x = 399,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,771.03/934.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.81

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