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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,444.72 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,444.72 and 305.02 is: 457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,444.72 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,444.72 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,444.72 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 440,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,668.49/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.51

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