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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.94, 1,443.50 and 313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.94, 1,443.50 and 313.22 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.94 : 1,443.50 = 313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.94/1,443.50 = 313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.94x = 1,443.50 × 313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.94x = 452,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,135.11/962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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