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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.79, 1,450.41 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.79, 1,450.41 and 317.48 is: 476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.79 : 1,450.41 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.79/1,450.41 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.79x = 1,450.41 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.79x = 460,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,474.58/966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.29

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