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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.40, 1,449.44 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.40, 1,449.44 and 317.20 is: 475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.40 : 1,449.44 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.40/1,449.44 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.40x = 1,449.44 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.40x = 459,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,762.37/966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.75

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