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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,444.20 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,444.20 and 313.32 is: 470.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,444.20 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,444.20 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,444.20 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 452,496.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,496.74/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.00

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