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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.53, 1,401.81 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.53, 1,401.81 and 318.25 is: 477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.53 : 1,401.81 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.53/1,401.81 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.53x = 1,401.81 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.53x = 446,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,126.03/934.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.38

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