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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.46, 1,446.60 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.46, 1,446.60 and 315.02 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.46 : 1,446.60 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.46/1,446.60 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.46x = 1,446.60 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.46x = 455,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,707.93/964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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