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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.66, 1,402.19 and 285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.66, 1,402.19 and 285.45 is: 428.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.66 : 1,402.19 = 285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.66/1,402.19 = 285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.66x = 1,402.19 × 285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.66x = 400,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,255.14/934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.24

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