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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.84, 1,445.63 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.84, 1,445.63 and 314.58 is: 471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.84 : 1,445.63 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.84/1,445.63 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.84x = 1,445.63 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.84x = 454,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,764.71/963.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.83

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