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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.29, 1,449.63 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.29, 1,449.63 and 317.03 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.29 : 1,449.63 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.29/1,449.63 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.29x = 1,449.63 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.29x = 459,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,568.95/966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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