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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,442.26 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,442.26 and 468.37 is: 701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,442.26 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,442.26 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,442.26 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 675,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,511.32/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.83

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