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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.38, 1,445.09 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.38, 1,445.09 and 314.12 is: 471.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.38 : 1,445.09 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.38/1,445.09 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.38x = 1,445.09 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.38x = 453,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,922.87/963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.18

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