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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.12, 1,440.36 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.12, 1,440.36 and 310.77 is: 466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.12 : 1,440.36 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.12/1,440.36 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.12x = 1,440.36 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.12x = 447,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,620.68/960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.21

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