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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.77, 1,448.61 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.77, 1,448.61 and 316.42 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.77 : 1,448.61 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.77/1,448.61 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.77x = 1,448.61 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.77x = 458,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,369.18/965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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