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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.94, 1,448.84 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.94, 1,448.84 and 316.68 is: 475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.94 : 1,448.84 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.94/1,448.84 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.94x = 1,448.84 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.94x = 458,818.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,818.65/965.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.00

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