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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.90, 1,440.05 and 310.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.90, 1,440.05 and 310.61 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.90 : 1,440.05 = 310.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.90/1,440.05 = 310.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.90x = 1,440.05 × 310.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.90x = 447,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,285.18/959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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