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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.72, 1,444.08 and 313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.72, 1,444.08 and 313.44 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.72 : 1,444.08 = 313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.72/1,444.08 = 313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.72x = 1,444.08 × 313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.72x = 452,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,632.44/962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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