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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.17, 1,444.97 and 305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.17, 1,444.97 and 305.09 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.17 : 1,444.97 = 305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.17/1,444.97 = 305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.17x = 1,444.97 × 305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.17x = 440,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,837.15/963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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