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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.39, 1,445.32 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.39, 1,445.32 and 314.13 is: 471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.39 : 1,445.32 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.39/1,445.32 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.39x = 1,445.32 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.39x = 454,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,009.57/963.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.26

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