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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.62, 1,448.55 and 316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.62, 1,448.55 and 316.13 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.62 : 1,448.55 = 316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.62/1,448.55 = 316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.62x = 1,448.55 × 316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.62x = 457,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,930.11/965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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