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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,447.35 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,447.35 and 315.74 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,447.35 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,447.35 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,447.35 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 456,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,986.29/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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