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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.82, 1,450.39 and 317.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.82, 1,450.39 and 317.41 is: 476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.82 : 1,450.39 = 317.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.82/1,450.39 = 317.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.82x = 1,450.39 × 317.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.82x = 460,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,368.29/966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.17

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