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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,446.92 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,446.92 and 315.34 is: 473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,446.92 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,446.92 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,446.92 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 456,271.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,271.75/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.02

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