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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.49, 1,401.73 and 285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.49, 1,401.73 and 285.23 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.49 : 1,401.73 = 285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.49/1,401.73 = 285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.49x = 1,401.73 × 285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.49x = 399,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,815.45/934.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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