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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.29, 1,446.93 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.29, 1,446.93 and 315.58 is: 473.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.29 : 1,446.93 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.29/1,446.93 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.29x = 1,446.93 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.29x = 456,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,622.17/965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.04

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