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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.50, 1,401.93 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.50, 1,401.93 and 318.18 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.50 : 1,401.93 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.50/1,401.93 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.50x = 1,401.93 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.50x = 446,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,066.09/934.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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