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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,440.29 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,440.29 and 311.25 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,440.29 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,440.29 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,440.29 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 448,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,288.71/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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