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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.06, 1,446.68 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.06, 1,446.68 and 315.34 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.06 : 1,446.68 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.06/1,446.68 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.06x = 1,446.68 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.06x = 456,196.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,196.07/965.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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