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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.62, 1,445.66 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.62, 1,445.66 and 314.34 is: 471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.62 : 1,445.66 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.62/1,445.66 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.62x = 1,445.66 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.62x = 454,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,428.76/963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.59

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