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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,401.80 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,401.80 and 318.38 is: 477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,401.80 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,401.80 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,401.80 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 446,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,296.48/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.41

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