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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.77, 1,445.79 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.77, 1,445.79 and 314.34 is: 471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.77 : 1,445.79 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.77/1,445.79 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.77x = 1,445.79 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.77x = 454,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,469.63/963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.55

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