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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.51, 1,445.26 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.51, 1,445.26 and 314.24 is: 471.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.51 : 1,445.26 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.51/1,445.26 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.51x = 1,445.26 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.51x = 454,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,158.50/963.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.36

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