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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.80, 1,445.70 and 314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.80, 1,445.70 and 314.54 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.80 : 1,445.70 = 314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.80/1,445.70 = 314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.80x = 1,445.70 × 314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.80x = 454,730.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,730.48/963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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