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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.27, 1,446.40 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.27, 1,446.40 and 315 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.27 : 1,446.40 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.27/1,446.40 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.27x = 1,446.40 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.27x = 455,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,616.39/964.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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