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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.56, 1,445.62 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.56, 1,445.62 and 314.48 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.56 : 1,445.62 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.56/1,445.62 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.56x = 1,445.62 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.56x = 454,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,618.58/963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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