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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.62, 1,446.75 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.62, 1,446.75 and 315.27 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.62 : 1,446.75 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.62/1,446.75 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.62x = 1,446.75 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.62x = 456,116.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,116.87/964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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