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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.89, 1,444.48 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.89, 1,444.48 and 313.47 is: 470.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.89 : 1,444.48 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.89/1,444.48 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.89x = 1,444.48 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.89x = 452,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,801.15/962.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.25

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