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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.93, 1,444.07 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.93, 1,444.07 and 313.50 is: 470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.93 : 1,444.07 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.93/1,444.07 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.93x = 1,444.07 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.93x = 452,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,714.38/962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.15

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