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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.61, 1,449.93 and 317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.61, 1,449.93 and 317.35 is: 476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.61 : 1,449.93 = 317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.61/1,449.93 = 317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.61x = 1,449.93 × 317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.61x = 460,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,135.29/966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.03

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