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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.43, 1,443.31 and 313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.43, 1,443.31 and 313 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.43 : 1,443.31 = 313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.43/1,443.31 = 313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.43x = 1,443.31 × 313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.43x = 451,756.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,756.03/962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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