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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.74, 1,444.16 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.74, 1,444.16 and 313.53 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.74 : 1,444.16 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.74/1,444.16 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.74x = 1,444.16 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.74x = 452,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,787.48/962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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