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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.30, 1,448.15 and 307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.30, 1,448.15 and 307.21 is: 460.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.30 : 1,448.15 = 307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.30/1,448.15 = 307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.30x = 1,448.15 × 307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.30x = 444,883.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,883.31/965.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.88

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