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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.39, 1,445.22 and 314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.39, 1,445.22 and 314.04 is: 471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.39 : 1,445.22 = 314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.39/1,445.22 = 314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.39x = 1,445.22 × 314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.39x = 453,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,856.89/963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.10

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