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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.82, 1,450.08 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.82, 1,450.08 and 317.55 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.82 : 1,450.08 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.82/1,450.08 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.82x = 1,450.08 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.82x = 460,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,472.90/966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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