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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.56, 1,449.72 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.56, 1,449.72 and 317.36 is: 476.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.56 : 1,449.72 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.56/1,449.72 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.56x = 1,449.72 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.56x = 460,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,083.14/966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.00

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