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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.42, 1,449.49 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.42, 1,449.49 and 317.18 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.42 : 1,449.49 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.42/1,449.49 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.42x = 1,449.49 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.42x = 459,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,749.24/966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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