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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.52, 1,446.62 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.52, 1,446.62 and 315.09 is: 472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.52 : 1,446.62 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.52/1,446.62 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.52x = 1,446.62 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.52x = 455,813.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,813.92/964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.58

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