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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.63, 1,444.18 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.63, 1,444.18 and 278.63 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.63 : 1,444.18 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.63/1,444.18 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.63x = 1,444.18 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.63x = 402,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,383.96/962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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