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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.15, 1,447.94 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.15, 1,447.94 and 315.88 is: 473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.15 : 1,447.94 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.15/1,447.94 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.15x = 1,447.94 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.15x = 457,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,368.05/965.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.89

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