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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,449.06 and 316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,449.06 and 316.69 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,449.06 = 316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,449.06 = 316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,449.06 × 316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 458,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,902.81/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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