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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.72, 1,450.20 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.72, 1,450.20 and 317.68 is: 476.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.72 : 1,450.20 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.72/1,450.20 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.72x = 1,450.20 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.72x = 460,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,699.54/966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.56

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