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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.78, 1,448.43 and 316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.78, 1,448.43 and 316.90 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.78 : 1,448.43 = 316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.78/1,448.43 = 316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.78x = 1,448.43 × 316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.78x = 459,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,007.47/965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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