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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.84, 1,402.24 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.84, 1,402.24 and 318.54 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.84 : 1,402.24 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.84/1,402.24 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.84x = 1,402.24 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.84x = 446,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,669.53/934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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