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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.76, 1,448.73 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.76, 1,448.73 and 316.62 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.76 : 1,448.73 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.76/1,448.73 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.76x = 1,448.73 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.76x = 458,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,696.89/965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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