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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,445.31 and 314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,445.31 and 314.19 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,445.31 = 314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,445.31 = 314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,445.31 × 314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 454,101.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,101.95/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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