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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.53, 1,448.37 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.53, 1,448.37 and 316.27 is: 474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.53 : 1,448.37 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.53/1,448.37 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.53x = 1,448.37 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.53x = 458,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,075.98/965.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.43

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