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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.45, 1,443.67 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.45, 1,443.67 and 313.23 is: 469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.45 : 1,443.67 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.45/1,443.67 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.45x = 1,443.67 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.45x = 452,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,199.97/962.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.85

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