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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.99, 1,402.63 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.99, 1,402.63 and 318.62 is: 477.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.99 : 1,402.63 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.99/1,402.63 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.99x = 1,402.63 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.99x = 446,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,908.68/934.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.98

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