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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.91, 1,447.56 and 315.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.91, 1,447.56 and 315.69 is: 473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.91 : 1,447.56 = 315.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.91/1,447.56 = 315.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.91x = 1,447.56 × 315.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.91x = 456,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,980.22/964.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.60

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