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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.79, 1,447.38 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.79, 1,447.38 and 315.48 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.79 : 1,447.38 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.79/1,447.38 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.79x = 1,447.38 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.79x = 456,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,619.44/964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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