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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.56, 1,444.02 and 313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.56, 1,444.02 and 313.39 is: 470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.56 : 1,444.02 = 313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.56/1,444.02 = 313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.56x = 1,444.02 × 313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.56x = 452,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,541.43/962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.14

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