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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.26, 1,445.12 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.26, 1,445.12 and 314.00 is: 471.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.26 : 1,445.12 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.26/1,445.12 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.26x = 1,445.12 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.26x = 453,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,758.88/963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.07

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