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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.25, 1,447.74 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.25, 1,447.74 and 315.86 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.25 : 1,447.74 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.25/1,447.74 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.25x = 1,447.74 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.25x = 457,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,275.92/965.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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