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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.74, 1,450.04 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.74, 1,450.04 and 317.25 is: 475.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.74 : 1,450.04 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.74/1,450.04 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.74x = 1,450.04 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.74x = 460,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,023.60/966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.85

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