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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.16, 1,445.01 and 313.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.16, 1,445.01 and 313.81 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.16 : 1,445.01 = 313.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.16/1,445.01 = 313.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.16x = 1,445.01 × 313.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.16x = 453,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,458.59/963.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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