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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,443.52 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,443.52 and 442.48 is: 663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,443.52 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,443.52 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,443.52 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 638,724.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,724.01/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.48

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