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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.67, 1,448.58 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.67, 1,448.58 and 316.41 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.67 : 1,448.58 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.67/1,448.58 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.67x = 1,448.58 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.67x = 458,340.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,340.95/965.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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