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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.28, 1,448.08 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.28, 1,448.08 and 316 is: 474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.28 : 1,448.08 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.28/1,448.08 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.28x = 1,448.08 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.28x = 457,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,593.28/965.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.05

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