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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.91, 1,444.68 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.91, 1,444.68 and 313.74 is: 470.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.91 : 1,444.68 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.91/1,444.68 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.91x = 1,444.68 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.91x = 453,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,253.90/962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.71

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