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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.49, 1,443.48 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.49, 1,443.48 and 313.08 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.49 : 1,443.48 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.49/1,443.48 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.49x = 1,443.48 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.49x = 451,924.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,924.72/962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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