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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,446.76 and 315.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,446.76 and 315.07 is: 472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,446.76 = 315.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,446.76 = 315.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,446.76 × 315.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 455,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,830.67/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.52

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