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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.42, 1,446.81 and 315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.42, 1,446.81 and 315.19 is: 472.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.42 : 1,446.81 = 315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.42/1,446.81 = 315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.42x = 1,446.81 × 315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.42x = 456,020.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,020.04/964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.84

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