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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.13, 1,448.28 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.13, 1,448.28 and 316.44 is: 474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.13 : 1,448.28 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.13/1,448.28 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.13x = 1,448.28 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.13x = 458,293.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,293.72/966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.36

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