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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.55, 1,443.82 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.55, 1,443.82 and 313.28 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.55 : 1,443.82 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.55/1,443.82 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.55x = 1,443.82 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.55x = 452,317.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,317.34/962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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