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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.75, 1,401.93 and 318.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.75, 1,401.93 and 318.46 is: 477.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.75 : 1,401.93 = 318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.75/1,401.93 = 318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.75x = 1,401.93 × 318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.75x = 446,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,458.63/934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.62

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