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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.79, 1,401.79 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.79, 1,401.79 and 318.22 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.79 : 1,401.79 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.79/1,401.79 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.79x = 1,401.79 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.79x = 446,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,071.27/934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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