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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.55, 1,445.12 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.55, 1,445.12 and 313.93 is: 470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.55 : 1,445.12 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.55/1,445.12 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.55x = 1,445.12 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.55x = 453,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,666.52/963.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.83

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