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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,442.64 and 312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,442.64 and 312.64 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,442.64 = 312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,442.64 = 312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,442.64 × 312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 451,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,026.97/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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