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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.33, 1,445.02 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.33, 1,445.02 and 314.07 is: 471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.33 : 1,445.02 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.33/1,445.02 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.33x = 1,445.02 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.33x = 453,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,837.43/963.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.11

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