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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.87, 1,449.90 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.87, 1,449.90 and 317.66 is: 476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.87 : 1,449.90 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.87/1,449.90 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.87x = 1,449.90 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.87x = 460,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,567.98/966.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.35

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