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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.26, 1,443.54 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.26, 1,443.54 and 312.84 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.26 : 1,443.54 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.26/1,443.54 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.26x = 1,443.54 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.26x = 451,603.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,603.64/962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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