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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.05, 1,446.35 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.05, 1,446.35 and 314.76 is: 472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.05 : 1,446.35 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.05/1,446.35 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.05x = 1,446.35 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.05x = 455,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,251.55/964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.23

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