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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.46, 1,447 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.46, 1,447 and 315.64 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.46 : 1,447 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.46/1,447 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.46x = 1,447 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.46x = 456,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,731.08/964.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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