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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.64, 1,446.42 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.64, 1,446.42 and 315.02 is: 472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.64 : 1,446.42 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.64/1,446.42 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.64x = 1,446.42 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.64x = 455,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,651.23/964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.35

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