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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.61, 1,447.11 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.61, 1,447.11 and 315.39 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.61 : 1,447.11 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.61/1,447.11 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.61x = 1,447.11 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.61x = 456,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,404.02/964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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