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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.80, 1,446.71 and 315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.80, 1,446.71 and 315.45 is: 473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.80 : 1,446.71 = 315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.80/1,446.71 = 315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.80x = 1,446.71 × 315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.80x = 456,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,363.09/964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.01

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