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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.96, 1,444.92 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.96, 1,444.92 and 314.52 is: 471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.96 : 1,444.92 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.96/1,444.92 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.96x = 1,444.92 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.96x = 454,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,456.24/963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.45

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