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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.06, 1,449.21 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.06, 1,449.21 and 316.65 is: 475.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.06 : 1,449.21 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.06/1,449.21 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.06x = 1,449.21 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.06x = 458,892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,892.35/966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.01

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