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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,444.19 and 313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,444.19 and 313.76 is: 470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,444.19 = 313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,444.19 = 313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,444.19 × 313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 453,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,120.26/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.54

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