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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.95, 1,402.34 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.95, 1,402.34 and 318.57 is: 477.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.95 : 1,402.34 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.95/1,402.34 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.95x = 1,402.34 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.95x = 446,741.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,741.86/934.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.82

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