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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.92, 1,446.08 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.92, 1,446.08 and 314.48 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.92 : 1,446.08 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.92/1,446.08 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.92x = 1,446.08 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.92x = 454,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,761.67/963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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