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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.89, 1,402.13 and 318.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.89, 1,402.13 and 318.59 is: 477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.89 : 1,402.13 = 318.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.89/1,402.13 = 318.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.89x = 1,402.13 × 318.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.89x = 446,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,698.38/934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.81

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