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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.21, 1,443.10 and 304.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.21, 1,443.10 and 304.13 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.21 : 1,443.10 = 304.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.21/1,443.10 = 304.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.21x = 1,443.10 × 304.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.21x = 438,893.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,893.99/962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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