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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.96, 1,450.42 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.96, 1,450.42 and 317.68 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.96 : 1,450.42 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.96/1,450.42 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.96x = 1,450.42 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.96x = 460,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,765.01/966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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