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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.00, 1,447.68 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.00, 1,447.68 and 316.19 is: 474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.00 : 1,447.68 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.00/1,447.68 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.00x = 1,447.68 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.00x = 457,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,746.74/965.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.35

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