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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.47, 1,443.71 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.47, 1,443.71 and 385.35 is: 578.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.47 : 1,443.71 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.47/1,443.71 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.47x = 1,443.71 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.47x = 556,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,333.65/962.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.03

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