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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.88, 1,444.34 and 313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.88, 1,444.34 and 313.61 is: 470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.88 : 1,444.34 = 313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.88/1,444.34 = 313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.88x = 1,444.34 × 313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.88x = 452,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,959.47/962.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.42

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