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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.34, 1,443.51 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.34, 1,443.51 and 313.08 is: 469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.34 : 1,443.51 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.34/1,443.51 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.34x = 1,443.51 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.34x = 451,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,934.11/962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.62

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