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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.80, 1,414.49 and 318.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.80, 1,414.49 and 318.14 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.80 : 1,414.49 = 318.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.80/1,414.49 = 318.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.80x = 1,414.49 × 318.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.80x = 450,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,005.85/942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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