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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.44, 1,447.75 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.44, 1,447.75 and 307.14 is: 460.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.44 : 1,447.75 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.44/1,447.75 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.44x = 1,447.75 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.44x = 444,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,661.94/965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.58

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