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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,443.16 and 442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,443.16 and 442 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,443.16 = 442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,443.16 = 442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,443.16 × 442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 637,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,876.72/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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