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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.81, 1,402.40 and 318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.81, 1,402.40 and 318.49 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.81 : 1,402.40 = 318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.81/1,402.40 = 318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.81x = 1,402.40 × 318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.81x = 446,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,650.38/934.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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