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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.65, 1,445.67 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.65, 1,445.67 and 314.84 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.65 : 1,445.67 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.65/1,445.67 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.65x = 1,445.67 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.65x = 455,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,147.51/963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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