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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.90, 1,402.38 and 285.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.90, 1,402.38 and 285.70 is: 428.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.90 : 1,402.38 = 285.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.90/1,402.38 = 285.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.90x = 1,402.38 × 285.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.90x = 400,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,659.97/934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.56

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