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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.70, 1,401.62 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.70, 1,401.62 and 318.24 is: 477.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.70 : 1,401.62 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.70/1,401.62 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.70x = 1,401.62 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.70x = 446,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,049.96/934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.21

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