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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.79, 1,446.18 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.79, 1,446.18 and 315.08 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.79 : 1,446.18 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.79/1,446.18 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.79x = 1,446.18 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.79x = 455,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,662.39/964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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