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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.58, 1,401.58 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.58, 1,401.58 and 318.18 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.58 : 1,401.58 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.58/1,401.58 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.58x = 1,401.58 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.58x = 445,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,954.72/934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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