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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.57, 1,443.71 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.57, 1,443.71 and 313.30 is: 469.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.57 : 1,443.71 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.57/1,443.71 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.57x = 1,443.71 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.57x = 452,312.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,312.78/962.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.90

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