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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.94, 1,445.93 and 314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.94, 1,445.93 and 314.59 is: 471.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.94 : 1,445.93 = 314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.94/1,445.93 = 314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.94x = 1,445.93 × 314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.94x = 454,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,875.12/963.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.89

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