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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.46, 1,443.54 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.46, 1,443.54 and 313.10 is: 469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.46 : 1,443.54 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.46/1,443.54 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.46x = 1,443.54 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.46x = 451,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,972.37/962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.60

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