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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.47, 1,443.43 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.47, 1,443.43 and 313.26 is: 469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.47 : 1,443.43 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.47/1,443.43 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.47x = 1,443.43 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.47x = 452,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,168.88/962.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.80

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