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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.48, 1,401.36 and 318.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.48, 1,401.36 and 318.07 is: 476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.48 : 1,401.36 = 318.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.48/1,401.36 = 318.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.48x = 1,401.36 × 318.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.48x = 445,730.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,730.58/934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.98

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