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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.90, 1,402.72 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.90, 1,402.72 and 318.25 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.90 : 1,402.72 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.90/1,402.72 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.90x = 1,402.72 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.90x = 446,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,420.54/934.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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