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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.06, 1,446.27 and 314.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.06, 1,446.27 and 314.98 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.06 : 1,446.27 = 314.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.06/1,446.27 = 314.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.06x = 1,446.27 × 314.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.06x = 455,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,546.12/964.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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