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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.10, 1,446.30 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.10, 1,446.30 and 314.63 is: 471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.10 : 1,446.30 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.10/1,446.30 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.10x = 1,446.30 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.10x = 455,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,049.37/964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.99

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