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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,448.56 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,448.56 and 316.50 is: 474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,448.56 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,448.56 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,448.56 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 458,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,469.24/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.64

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