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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.77, 1,447.25 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.77, 1,447.25 and 315.57 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.77 : 1,447.25 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.77/1,447.25 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.77x = 1,447.25 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.77x = 456,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,707.10/964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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