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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.54, 1,448.51 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.54, 1,448.51 and 316.22 is: 474.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.54 : 1,448.51 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.54/1,448.51 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.54x = 1,448.51 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.54x = 458,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,039.01/965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.39

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