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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.93, 1,448.35 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.93, 1,448.35 and 316.61 is: 474.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.93 : 1,448.35 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.93/1,448.35 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.93x = 1,448.35 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.93x = 458,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,554.06/965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.73

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