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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.38, 1,446.59 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.38, 1,446.59 and 315.12 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.38 : 1,446.59 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.38/1,446.59 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.38x = 1,446.59 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.38x = 455,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,849.44/964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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