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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.54, 1,448.53 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.54, 1,448.53 and 316.23 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.54 : 1,448.53 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.54/1,448.53 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.54x = 1,448.53 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.54x = 458,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,067.85/965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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