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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.62, 1,444.05 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.62, 1,444.05 and 313.13 is: 469.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.62 : 1,444.05 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.62/1,444.05 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.62x = 1,444.05 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.62x = 452,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,175.38/962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.74

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