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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,443.68 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,443.68 and 312.87 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,443.68 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,443.68 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,443.68 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 451,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,684.16/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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