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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.44, 1,446.84 and 315.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.44, 1,446.84 and 315.63 is: 473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.44 : 1,446.84 = 315.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.44/1,446.84 = 315.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.44x = 1,446.84 × 315.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.44x = 456,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666.11/964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.50

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