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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,443.39 and 313.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,443.39 and 313.06 is: 469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,443.39 = 313.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,443.39 = 313.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,443.39 × 313.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 451,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,867.67/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.56

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