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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.97, 1,449.18 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.97, 1,449.18 and 316.71 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.97 : 1,449.18 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.97/1,449.18 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.97x = 1,449.18 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.97x = 458,969.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,969.80/965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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