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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.14, 1,446.36 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.14, 1,446.36 and 314.72 is: 472.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.14 : 1,446.36 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.14/1,446.36 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.14x = 1,446.36 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.14x = 455,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,195.43/964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.13

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