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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.04, 1,444.56 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.04, 1,444.56 and 313.84 is: 470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.04 : 1,444.56 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.04/1,444.56 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.04x = 1,444.56 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.04x = 453,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,360.71/963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.76

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