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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.60, 1,445.46 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.60, 1,445.46 and 314.34 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.60 : 1,445.46 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.60/1,445.46 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.60x = 1,445.46 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.60x = 454,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,365.90/963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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