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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.67, 1,401.81 and 318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.67, 1,401.81 and 318.26 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.67 : 1,401.81 = 318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.67/1,401.81 = 318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.67x = 1,401.81 × 318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.67x = 446,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,142.36/934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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