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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.38, 1,449.81 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.38, 1,449.81 and 317.12 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.38 : 1,449.81 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.38/1,449.81 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.38x = 1,449.81 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.38x = 459,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,756.50/966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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