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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,402.41 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,402.41 and 285.48 is: 428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,402.41 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,402.41 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,402.41 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 400,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,360.01/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.29

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