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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.55, 1,401.83 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.55, 1,401.83 and 318.32 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.55 : 1,401.83 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.55/1,401.83 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.55x = 1,401.83 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.55x = 446,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,230.53/934.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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