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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.64, 1,450.20 and 317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.64, 1,450.20 and 317.38 is: 476.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.64 : 1,450.20 = 317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.64/1,450.20 = 317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.64x = 1,450.20 × 317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.64x = 460,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,264.48/966.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.15

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