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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.35, 1,415.08 and 318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.35, 1,415.08 and 318.61 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.35 : 1,415.08 = 318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.35/1,415.08 = 318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.35x = 1,415.08 × 318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.35x = 450,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,857.27/943.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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