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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.02, 1,439.96 and 310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.02, 1,439.96 and 310.76 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.02 : 1,439.96 = 310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.02/1,439.96 = 310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.02x = 1,439.96 × 310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.02x = 447,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,481.97/960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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