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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,440.34 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,440.34 and 310.82 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,440.34 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,440.34 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,440.34 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 447,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,686.48/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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