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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,447.74 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,447.74 and 316.17 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,447.74 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,447.74 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,447.74 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 457,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,731.96/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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