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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,446.53 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,446.53 and 315.14 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,446.53 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,446.53 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,446.53 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 455,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,861.45/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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