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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,444.60 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,444.60 and 313.84 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,444.60 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,444.60 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,444.60 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 453,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,373.26/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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