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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,445.37 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,445.37 and 314.06 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,445.37 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,445.37 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,445.37 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 453,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,936.52/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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