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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.19, 1,443.52 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.19, 1,443.52 and 312.92 is: 469.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.19 : 1,443.52 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.19/1,443.52 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.19x = 1,443.52 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.19x = 451,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,709.10/962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.46

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