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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,444.14 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,444.14 and 313.64 is: 470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,444.14 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,444.14 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,444.14 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 452,940.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,940.07/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.30

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