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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.63, 1,449.03 and 317.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.63, 1,449.03 and 317.01 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.63 : 1,449.03 = 317.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.63/1,449.03 = 317.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.63x = 1,449.03 × 317.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.63x = 459,357.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,357.00/966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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