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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.53, 1,443.81 and 304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.53, 1,443.81 and 304.40 is: 456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.53 : 1,443.81 = 304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.53/1,443.81 = 304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.53x = 1,443.81 × 304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.53x = 439,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,495.76/962.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.60

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