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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,401.96 and 318.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,401.96 and 318.44 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,401.96 = 318.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,401.96 = 318.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,401.96 × 318.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 446,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,440.14/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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