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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,412.64 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,412.64 and 317.16 is: 475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,412.64 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,412.64 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,412.64 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 448,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,032.90/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.58

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