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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,401.99 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,401.99 and 318.42 is: 477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,401.99 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,401.99 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,401.99 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 446,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,421.66/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.59

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