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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,445.36 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,445.36 and 314.07 is: 471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,445.36 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,445.36 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,445.36 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 453,944.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,944.22/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.15

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