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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.64, 1,450.14 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.64, 1,450.14 and 317.32 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.64 : 1,450.14 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.64/1,450.14 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.64x = 1,450.14 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.64x = 460,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,158.42/966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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