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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.87, 1,445.88 and 314.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.87, 1,445.88 and 314.67 is: 472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.87 : 1,445.88 = 314.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.87/1,445.88 = 314.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.87x = 1,445.88 × 314.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.87x = 454,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,975.06/963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.03

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