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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,402.19 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,402.19 and 318.56 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,402.19 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,402.19 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,402.19 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 446,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,680.05/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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