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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.90, 1,450.36 and 317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.90, 1,450.36 and 317.63 is: 476.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.90 : 1,450.36 = 317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.90/1,450.36 = 317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.90x = 1,450.36 × 317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.90x = 460,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,677.85/966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.45

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