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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.32, 1,446.32 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.32, 1,446.32 and 315.06 is: 472.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.32 : 1,446.32 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.32/1,446.32 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.32x = 1,446.32 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.32x = 455,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,677.58/964.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.54

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