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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.78, 1,444.40 and 313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.78, 1,444.40 and 313.52 is: 470.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.78 : 1,444.40 = 313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.78/1,444.40 = 313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.78x = 1,444.40 × 313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.78x = 452,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,848.29/962.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.35

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