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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,445.38 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,445.38 and 314.20 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,445.38 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,445.38 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,445.38 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 454,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,138.40/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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