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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,401.39 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,401.39 and 318.06 is: 476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,401.39 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,401.39 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,401.39 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 445,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,726.10/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.97

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