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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.95, 1,402.44 and 285.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.95, 1,402.44 and 285.69 is: 428.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.95 : 1,402.44 = 285.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.95/1,402.44 = 285.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.95x = 1,402.44 × 285.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.95x = 400,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,667.27/934.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.54

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