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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.75, 1,445.72 and 314.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.75, 1,445.72 and 314.31 is: 471.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.75 : 1,445.72 = 314.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.75/1,445.72 = 314.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.75x = 1,445.72 × 314.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.75x = 454,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,402.68/963.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.49

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