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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.69, 1,447.73 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.69, 1,447.73 and 316.07 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.69 : 1,447.73 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.69/1,447.73 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.69x = 1,447.73 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.69x = 457,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,582.44/965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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