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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,445.70 and 314.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,445.70 and 314.68 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,445.70 = 314.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,445.70 = 314.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,445.70 × 314.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 454,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,932.88/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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