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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.89, 1,448.99 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.89, 1,448.99 and 316.48 is: 474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.89 : 1,448.99 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.89/1,448.99 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.89x = 1,448.99 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.89x = 458,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,567.53/965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.76

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