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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.84, 1,447.20 and 315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.84, 1,447.20 and 315.55 is: 473.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.84 : 1,447.20 = 315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.84/1,447.20 = 315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.84x = 1,447.20 × 315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.84x = 456,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,663.96/964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.31

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