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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966, 1,448.84 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966, 1,448.84 and 316.74 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966 : 1,448.84 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966/1,448.84 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966x = 1,448.84 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966x = 458,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,905.58/966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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