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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.43, 1,444.81 and 314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.43, 1,444.81 and 314 is: 470.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.43 : 1,444.81 = 314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.43/1,444.81 = 314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.43x = 1,444.81 × 314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.43x = 453,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,670.34/963.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.89

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