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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.18, 1,443.63 and 448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.18, 1,443.63 and 448.82 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.18 : 1,443.63 = 448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.18/1,443.63 = 448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.18x = 1,443.63 × 448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.18x = 647,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,930.02/962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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