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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.43, 1,448.22 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.43, 1,448.22 and 316.14 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.43 : 1,448.22 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.43/1,448.22 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.43x = 1,448.22 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.43x = 457,840.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,840.27/965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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