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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.66, 1,449.99 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.66, 1,449.99 and 317.45 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.66 : 1,449.99 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.66/1,449.99 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.66x = 1,449.99 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.66x = 460,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,292.08/966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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