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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.92, 1,447.59 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.92, 1,447.59 and 306.84 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.92 : 1,447.59 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.92/1,447.59 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.92x = 1,447.59 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.92x = 444,178.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,178.52/964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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