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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.02, 1,443.80 and 338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.02, 1,443.80 and 338.15 is: 506.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.02 : 1,443.80 = 338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.02/1,443.80 = 338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.02x = 1,443.80 × 338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.02x = 488,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,225.42/963.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.97

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