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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.80, 1,401.60 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.80, 1,401.60 and 318.32 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.80 : 1,401.60 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.80/1,401.60 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.80x = 1,401.60 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.80x = 446,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,157.31/934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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