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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.04, 1,446.26 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.04, 1,446.26 and 314.72 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.04 : 1,446.26 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.04/1,446.26 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.04x = 1,446.26 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.04x = 455,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,163.57/964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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