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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.88, 1,402.47 and 285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.88, 1,402.47 and 285.48 is: 428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.88 : 1,402.47 = 285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.88/1,402.47 = 285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.88x = 1,402.47 × 285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.88x = 400,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,377.14/934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.27

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