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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,445.80 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,445.80 and 314.64 is: 471.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,445.80 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,445.80 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,445.80 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 454,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,906.51/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.78

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