Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.62, 1,450 and 317.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 966.62, 1,450 and 317.42 is: 476.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966.62 : 1,450 = 317.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966.62/1,450 = 317.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966.62x = 1,450 × 317.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966.62x = 460,259 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 460,259/966.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476.15
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