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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.12, 1,449.32 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.12, 1,449.32 and 316.88 is: 475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.12 : 1,449.32 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.12/1,449.32 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.12x = 1,449.32 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.12x = 459,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,260.52/966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.37

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