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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.02, 1,414.53 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.02, 1,414.53 and 318.33 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.02 : 1,414.53 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.02/1,414.53 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.02x = 1,414.53 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.02x = 450,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,287.33/943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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