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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.66, 1,448.70 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.66, 1,448.70 and 316.34 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.66 : 1,448.70 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.66/1,448.70 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.66x = 1,448.70 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.66x = 458,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,281.76/965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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