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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.86, 1,450.28 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.86, 1,450.28 and 317.44 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.86 : 1,450.28 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.86/1,450.28 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.86x = 1,450.28 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.86x = 460,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,374.05/966.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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