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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,448.10 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,448.10 and 316.32 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,448.10 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,448.10 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,448.10 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 458,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,062.99/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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