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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.44, 1,443.66 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.44, 1,443.66 and 278.44 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.44 : 1,443.66 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.44/1,443.66 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.44x = 1,443.66 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.44x = 401,972.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,972.69/962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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