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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.13, 1,446.30 and 314.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.13, 1,446.30 and 314.87 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.13 : 1,446.30 = 314.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.13/1,446.30 = 314.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.13x = 1,446.30 × 314.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.13x = 455,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,389.25/964.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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