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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.41, 1,446.80 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.41, 1,446.80 and 315.06 is: 472.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.41 : 1,446.80 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.41/1,446.80 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.41x = 1,446.80 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.41x = 455,827.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,827.23/964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.65

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