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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.02, 1,446.06 and 314.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.02, 1,446.06 and 314.73 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.02 : 1,446.06 = 314.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.02/1,446.06 = 314.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.02x = 1,446.06 × 314.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.02x = 455,118.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,118.46/964.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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