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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.94, 1,401.91 and 318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.94, 1,401.91 and 318.74 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.94 : 1,401.91 = 318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.94/1,401.91 = 318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.94x = 1,401.91 × 318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.94x = 446,836.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,836.99/934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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