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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.01, 1,445.85 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.01, 1,445.85 and 314.74 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.01 : 1,445.85 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.01/1,445.85 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.01x = 1,445.85 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.01x = 455,066.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,066.83/964.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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