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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.64, 1,402.31 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.64, 1,402.31 and 285.42 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.64 : 1,402.31 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.64/1,402.31 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.64x = 1,402.31 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.64x = 400,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,253.29/934.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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