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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.96, 1,445.62 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.96, 1,445.62 and 314.55 is: 471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.96 : 1,445.62 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.96/1,445.62 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.96x = 1,445.62 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.96x = 454,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,719.77/963.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.72

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