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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,448.25 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,448.25 and 316.08 is: 474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,448.25 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,448.25 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,448.25 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 457,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,762.86/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.02

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