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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,444.14 and 313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,444.14 and 313.35 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,444.14 = 313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,444.14 = 313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,444.14 × 313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 452,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,521.27/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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