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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.56, 1,401.97 and 318.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.56, 1,401.97 and 318.10 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.56 : 1,401.97 = 318.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.56/1,401.97 = 318.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.56x = 1,401.97 × 318.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.56x = 445,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,962.36/934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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