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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,402.11 and 318.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,402.11 and 318.27 is: 477.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,402.11 = 318.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,402.11 = 318.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,402.11 × 318.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 446,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,249.55/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.48

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