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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.58, 1,443.93 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.58, 1,443.93 and 304.48 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.58 : 1,443.93 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.58/1,443.93 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.58x = 1,443.93 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.58x = 439,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,647.81/962.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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