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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.45, 1,449.90 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.45, 1,449.90 and 317.19 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.45 : 1,449.90 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.45/1,449.90 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.45x = 1,449.90 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.45x = 459,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,893.78/966.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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