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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.15, 1,443.42 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.15, 1,443.42 and 313.34 is: 470.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.15 : 1,443.42 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.15/1,443.42 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.15x = 1,443.42 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.15x = 452,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,274.01/962.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.07

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