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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.35, 1,443.31 and 442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.35, 1,443.31 and 442.22 is: 663.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.35 : 1,443.31 = 442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.35/1,443.31 = 442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.35x = 1,443.31 × 442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.35x = 638,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,252.23/962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.22

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