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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.24, 1,446.20 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.24, 1,446.20 and 315.44 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.24 : 1,446.20 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.24/1,446.20 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.24x = 1,446.20 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.24x = 456,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,189.33/964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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