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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.59, 1,443.78 and 313.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.59, 1,443.78 and 313.27 is: 469.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.59 : 1,443.78 = 313.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.59/1,443.78 = 313.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.59x = 1,443.78 × 313.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.59x = 452,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,292.96/962.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.87

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