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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.33, 1,447.97 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.33, 1,447.97 and 307.17 is: 460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.33 : 1,447.97 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.33/1,447.97 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.33x = 1,447.97 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.33x = 444,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,771.41/965.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.75

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