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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.15, 1,440.42 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.15, 1,440.42 and 310.93 is: 466.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.15 : 1,440.42 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.15/1,440.42 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.15x = 1,440.42 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.15x = 447,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,869.79/960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.46

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